Criminal gangs are stealing and laundering billions through sham bank accounts, using 100s of 1000s of fake and real identities – possibly including yours. @kurteichenwald led a 4-month investigation that revealed: (🧵)
https://theconversation.com/us/investigations/mailbox-robberies-drop-accounts-checkwashing-fraud-gangs-of-fullz #news #fraud #fullz #CyberCrime
Heists worth billions: sham bank accounts, secret online marketplaces and too little being done to stop it - The Conversation

An investigation into online marketplaces reveals the simplicity of stealing from almost anyone; and just how little is done to combat the fraud.

@TheConversationUS @kurteichenwald cheques need to die. Free e-transfers need to be standard in all normal personal bank accounts.